Things to Do in Seattle, Washington

Pike Place Market Seattle Aquarium Seattle Mariners Seattle Seahawks Tillicum Village Henry Art Museum Pacific Science Center

Seattle, Washington is a spectacular city that offers visitors an exciting blend of culture, excitement, and history, plus so many fun things to do at local attractions, restaurants and nightlife. When you visit the Seattle area and stay at the University Inn, you’ll find a variety of fun things to do just a few minutes away from our hotel. Enjoy our friendly service and comfortable accommodations and take advantage of the wide range of exciting indoor and outdoor activities, family attractions, live entertainment, shopping, cultural events, and delicious Northwest cuisine that the Seattle area has to offer.

Pike Place Market. As the oldest farmers market in the country, the Pike Place Market offers local produce and food specialties, souvenirs, restaurants, and the famous fish market with spirited fishmongers literally tossing the catch of the day across the aisles to each other. www.pikeplacemarket.org

Seattle Waterfront. Offering a variety of shops, restaurants and boat tours, the scenic Seattle Waterfront is a popular local attraction which is also home to the Bell Street Pier, the Seattle Aquarium, ports for cruise destinations, and the Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center.  [Top]

Seattle Aquarium. The Seattle Aquarium is located on Seattle’s famous waterfront, and features an authentic salmon ladder, tidepools, and a variety of live marine animals like sea otters and Pacific octopus. www.seattleaquarium.org

Pioneer Square. Pioneer Square is located in Seattle's famous historic district and offers visitors a variety of popular attractions, shops, boutiques, art galleries, fabulous dining, and nightlife. www.pioneersquare.org   [Top]

Woodland Park Zoo. Seattle’s famous Woodland Park Zoo offers 92 acres of wildlife displayed in stunning natural habitat exhibits and is considered to be one of the country’s top 10 zoos. www.zoo.org

Ride the Ducks. Take a ride through the streets of Seattle and then splash into the water for a cruise on this tour that highlights Seattle’s history and sights. And, don’t forget to use your “Wacky Quacker” as you roll through town! www.ridetheducks.com  [Top]

Safeco Field/Seattle Mariners. Home to MLB’s Seattle Mariners baseball team, Safeco Field is an outdoor ballpark featuring a state-of-the-art retractable roof that covers the ballpark during inclement weather. www.mlb.mariners.com

Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field. Seattle’s famous Seahawks football team have been playing for this great city since 1976 and earned their way to the Super Bowl in 2006. The Seahawks play at Qwest Field, a 67,000 seat stadium offering a variety of concessions and boasting oversized seats that are super close to the action on the field. www.seahawks.com

University of Washington - Huskies Athletics. The University of Washington Huskies offer a variety of sporting events throughout the year with teams that range from baseball and football to soccer, swimming and tennis. Go.huskies.cstv.com

Pacific Place. Pacific place offers shopping at upscale retailers like Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co. and Coach and also features dining, entertainment and an 11-screen movie theater. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 11am-6pm. www.pacificplaceseattle.com

University Village. University Village is an open-air shopping center offering upscale shopping at a variety of local retailers and national stores, including the family-owned Bartell Drugs, which has been in operation in the city since 1890. Open Mon-Sat, 9:30am- 9pm; Sun 11am-6pm www.uvillage.com  [Top]

Tillicum Village on Blake Island. Experience the history and culture of the Northwest’s Coastal Native Americans at Blake Island’s Tillicum Village. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride out to the island, dine on fresh salmon in an authentic cedar longhouse and experience traditional Native American dances performed for your entertainment. www.tillicumvillage.com

Henry Art Museum. Founded in 1927, the Henry Art Gallery was Washington’s first public art museum. The museum offers a wide range of permanent collections and rotating exhibitions of modern works of art, from the mid-19th century to the present with mediums that range from traditional paintings to photography to textiles. www.henryart.org

Hiram J. Chittenden “Ballard” Locks. As a link for boats entering Lake Union from the Puget Sound, the Ballard locks are literally an elevator system that lifts all shapes and sizes of boats up from the Puget Sound, safely depositing them into the fresh waterways. Windows at the locks also allow visitors to watch salmon swimming up the fish ladders to reach their spawning grounds.

Seattle Symphony. Founded in 1903, the Seattle Symphony is one of the world's most-recorded orchestras, and offers live performances at Benaroya Hall from September through July. www.seattlesymphony.org  [Top]

Pacific Science Center. Located near the Space Needle, the Pacific Science Center offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, an IMAX theatre, and a laser dome featuring spectacular laser light shows. www.pacsci.org

Seattle Center. Home to several of Seattle’s most popular attractions, including the Space Needle, Children's Museum, Experience Music Project, the Seattle Opera, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Key Arena, and special events, this 74-acre park is a must-see attraction on every visitor’s list. www.seattlecenter.com  [Top]

Space Needle. The 605-foot-high Space Needle offers amazing views of Seattle and the area’s spectacular natural landmarks like Puget Sound and Mount Ranier. You’ll also find a gift shop and enjoy fine dining at the famous SkyCity restaurant. www.spaceneedle.com

Experience Music Project. Founded by Paul Allen, the Experience Music Project is a museum that features a wide range of music memorabilia, interactive displays and information on music history. The museum also plays host to a variety of musical concerts and conferences throughout the year. www.empsfm.org